News — hairloss

Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back: How Not to Sabotage your Own Hair Journey

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

There's truth to the statement: Hindsight is 20/20. Now that I have seriously taken the time to research and study the hair and scalp in order to continue to improving The Ronnie Shop product line, I realized how we collectively do certain things out of habit that hinder the progress of our journey to healthy hair.  I have compiled a few short cardinal rules with simple explanations to help them stick:  1. That Curling Iron Touch-Up: Never apply heat to hair that is not freshly shampooed and conditioned. We all do it, we are about to head out for work...

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The Truth About Growth Oils

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I recently had a conversation with a hairstylist on her challenges helping clients who were experiencing thinning hair and scalp conditions. She mentioned, despite her efforts to steer them into a multi-pronged approach to solving their issue, many still swore that by just using castor or coconut oil they would eventually see results.  Now, being Haitian, I am automatically by birth a Castor Oil lover. It can turn rough, dry brittle hair into soft, strong strands. It's a great conditioner and awesome at protecting our ends. Coconut oil, is also a great pre-poo and skin moisturizer.  Those of us experiencing...

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Menage a Trois: Brains, Beauty and Botanicals

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

This year, I made it my goal to continue to increase my knowledge on the different causes of hair loss and the treatment options available. As part of that goal, I enrolled to be certified as a Hairloss Practitioner by the US Trichology institute. Trichology is the intersection of the medical and cosmetic branches dedicated to the study of hair and scalp disorders. I was ecstatic when I completed my certification examination and received my badge. I took it as a milestone marking my commitment to my purpose.  Why is this important? Being that I develop products as well as...

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